Imagism and Ezra Pound

How does Ezra Pound define 20th century poetry?

What is the common characteristic of modernism and imagism?

What literary device is used in the poem?

• Metaphor comparing faces to petals

• Simile comparing petals to raindrops

• Personification of the metro station

• Hyperbole exaggerating the crowd

What mood does the poem create?

• Reflective and fleeting

• Joyful and festive

• Angry and chaotic

• Humorous and playful

What does 'apparition' suggest about the faces?

• They appear strong and bold

• They move quickly and loudly

• They seem ghostly and brief

• They remain still and unnoticed

How does the poem reflect Imagist principles?

• It uses precise and vivid imagery

• It follows a strict rhyming pattern

• It tells a long and detailed story

• It relies on abstract descriptions

What contrast is suggested by the poem’s imagery?

• Light vs. darkness

• Motion vs. stillness

• Nature vs. urban life

• Happiness vs. sorrow

What was Ezra Pound’s major contribution to modern poetry?

• He promoted the Imagist movement emphasizing brevity.

• He revived Romantic poetry with elaborate metaphors.

• He focused on abstract themes in long, narrative poems.

• He rejected modernist ideas in favor of traditional poetry.

Which of the following BEST describes Imagist poetry?

• It avoids concrete imagery and relies on symbolism.

• It emphasizes clear, precise images with minimal words.

• It follows strict Victorian poetic structures and themes.

• It relies on complex rhymes and grand moral messages.

What did Ezra Pound mean by 'an intellectual and emotional complex in an instant of time'?

• A poem should evoke deep emotions slowly over time.

• A poem should create a sudden and immediate impact.

• A poem should focus on abstract philosophical themes.

• A poem should follow a continuous, structured form.